Jeff Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a rideshare driver for Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by providing managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm is known for its integrated approach supported by Bank of America affiliates and emphasizes managed account and manager-selection capabilities.

Daniel Mitchell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, TD Ameritrade, JPMorgan Chase, JP Morgan Securities, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Fidelity, and Waddell & Reed. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions, providing financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms with a broad range of investment strategies.

Daniel Lekki is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2024, he worked at Edward Jones and has been involved with Megent Financial since 2019. He is also the owner of Lekki Wealth Management LLC and provides notarial services for union member documents. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Kevin Kurtis is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he develops structured financial strategies for individuals and businesses, focusing on family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Kevin leverages his knowledge and experience in financial services, banking, and investing to help clients build a platform to grow their assets and secure their financial future. Kevin holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree from Northern Illinois University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He works closely with clients to create personalized investment strategies tailored to their goals and provides access to banking and lending needs through Bank of America. Outside of his professional work, Kevin enjoys outdoor activities and several sports, including basketball, football, golfing, and softball. He lives in Woodridge with his wife, twin daughters, and their dog Lily.

Tony Kajmakoski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Crown Point, Indiana, holding a Series 63 designation and with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing group office operations through an LLC he owns. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Shawn Sabau is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2017. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked at City Securities Corporation for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in local nonprofit work, serving on the boards of the Starck and Van Til Employee Sponsored Assistance Plan and the Starck and Van Til Charitable Foundation, and he owns a mobile automotive detailing business. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Susan Leuver is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and various Wells Fargo affiliates. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an executor of her grandmother's estate. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad menu of planning services tailored to clients with certain net-worth thresholds and combines advisory recommendations with other financial product offerings.

Brian Williams is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mokena, IL, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of an LLC named Brisela LLC. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Eric Zehnder is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In his role, he focuses on assisting clients with retirement planning to align their financial strategies with their personal goals and lifestyle preferences. Eric's approach centers on helping clients manage their investments so they can enjoy their retirement without financial concerns. His professional experience is dedicated to guiding clients through planning for their needs and wants during retirement. Outside of his professional work, Eric has interests that include biking, fitness, gardening, golf, and running.

Riley Fieldhouse serves as a Client Experience Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Riley works with clients to understand their financial situations and introduces them to solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. Riley's approach involves helping clients define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies to pursue them. Riley holds the designations of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Riley completed a High School Diploma/GED at Lake Central Highschool. The focus remains on providing ongoing advice and adapting financial strategies as clients' situations change.

Ljubica Bresjanac is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2015, initially working at Ameriprise Financial before continuing with Ameriprise. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Patricia Koney is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 1989 and holds a Series 63 designation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools overseen by committees to deliver these non-discretionary recommendations in partnership with advisors like Koney.

Stephanie Bailey is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at BMO Bank NA, BMO Harris Bank, and PNC Mortgage. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,900 investment adviser representatives.

Michelle Cooper Mcnally is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, First Midwest Bank, and Infinex Investments. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in a movie and TV production company focused on reality TV show filming. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create bespoke strategies.

David Quaglia is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 23 years of industry experience. He has held positions at firms including MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, OneAmerica Securities, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory work, Quaglia serves as risk manager for Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc. and is president of Tymar Wealth Group Inc., providing life and health insurance consulting. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning using firm-approved analytical tools and provides various event-driven and specialized planning programs.

Elijah Lares is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fifth Third Bank, Bank of America, Enterprise, and Judson University. In addition to his advisory role, Lares serves as a professor at Indiana University Northwest. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting with a non-discretionary approach that incorporates a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Vanessa Poppie is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2016 and previously at City National Bank from 2020 to 2025. Outside of finance, she was involved in the hospitality industry for six years with Gibsons Restaurant Group/Bacardi at the Park. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and brokerage services, tailoring investment strategies to clients' risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Michael Hadt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crown Point, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SII Investments, Inc. for eight years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. In addition to his advisory work, he entered an agreement to purchase the rights to another advisory practice in 2016. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Joann Richard is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in South Holland, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2015 and was previously with ACES Illinois for 24 years. Richard is also an author, contributing a chapter titled "School is in the Home" to the 2022 publication "Encouraging Inspiring & Changing Lives, One Story at a Time." Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Gerardo Del Real is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial LLC and Centier Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers.